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Comforting fans on her first U.S. tour, Britain's Arlo Parks feels 'useful and purposeful'
London jazz-pop artist Arlo Parks has one of fall's hottest tours after her breakout singles warmed listeners during the pandemic.
Music
Bob Dylan to resume Never-Ending Tour in November, but not in his home state
The Nov. 2 opening date in Milwaukee will mark the end to his longest hiatus from the road since the late 80s.
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Dan + Shay find the right formula for success in concert
REVIEW: With imaginative and over-the-top enthusiasm, the country duo thrilled a Target Center crowd.
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Vänskä begins his victory lap with an exhilarating Fifth of Beethoven
REVIEW: Minnesota Orchestra opens its music director's final season with a bang.
Shawn Mendes to fill Xcel Center with 'Wonder' on his summer 2022 tour
The Canadian pop star is also set to headline Summerfest in Milwaukee a few days before the July 9 gig in St. Paul.
Stage & Arts
Minnesota Opera takes to the soccer pitch for a surprising night at the opera
REVIEW: Minnesota Opera took over the Loons' stadium for its season-opening concert.
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It took Dan + Shay '10,000 Hours' to become country music's hottest duo
Their first arena tour comes to Target Center on Saturday.
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Minnesota fans happy to comply with Harry Styles in sold-out charm fest
Review: The former One Direction singer required masks and vaccines at his packed Xcel Center show.
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Twin Cities R&B/funk musicians find a new home in L.A. and new groove as King Pari
Cameron Kinghorn of Nooky Jones and Joe Christensen of PHO started experimenting together in Minnesota before relocating to California mid-pandemic.
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Lots of distance for fans — social and otherwise — at Guns N' Roses show at Xcel Energy Center
Stars Axl Rose and Slash returned to a downsized Twin Cities crowd.
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Twin Cities music vet Erik Fratzke gets real with Fake Accent
Best known as Happy Apple's bassist, he picks up the guitar for a new album he'll celebrate in concert Monday.
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Wilco and Trampled by Turtles mix things up via Red Wing
The beloved Midwest Americana bands paired up for an outdoor co-headlining gig at Treasure Island's amphitheater.
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Prince's brother Johnny Nelson is remembered as a 'generous, wise spirit' who taught himself piano
Prince's oldest brother loved Westerns, Jesus and family gatherings.
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Prince's brother Johnny Nelson is remembered as a 'generous, wise spirit' who taught himself piano
Prince's oldest brother loved Westerns, Jesus and family gatherings.
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Mint Condition hitmaker Stokley Williams launches ambitious solo album
Mint Condition singer Stokley's new solo album is a beat-driven tour de force.
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